Dog Park Committee

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Overview

• Consider whether Acton needs or would benefit from a dog park.
• Investigate and document the perceived benefits and drawbacks of establishing a dog park in Acton.
• Define the characteristics beneficial to a dog park location, consider the pros and cons of potential sites, and identify the most suitable location from available Acton lands.
• Identify elements that would be included in the park (features, design, and specifications). Pay specific attention to accessibility and inclusiveness and to the requirements from potential grant funding sources.
• Identify funding sources.
• Describe the logistics of maintaining and managing the park.
• Engage and educate the public.
• Present findings to the Board of Selectmen.

• Consider and document the need and potential benefits of a dog park for Acton.
• Investigate benefits and drawbacks of establishing a dog park in Acton.
• Define location characteristics and assess potential sites, selecting the most suitable Acton land.
• Identify park elements (features, design, specifications) with focus on accessibility and inclusiveness and grant funding requirements.
• Identify potential funding sources.
• Describe logistics for maintaining and managing the park.
• Engage and educate the public and present findings to the Board of Selectmen.

• Seniority level:
  Executive
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Government Administration

The Dog Park Committee will be advised by and communicate with Town staff and committees as appropriate, including the Land Use Department and Commission on Disabilities.

Individuals interested in any opening should fill out an application. Applications are available online here. Information about each committee is available on individual committee pages which can be reached through the Government button at the top of this page. Individuals are encouraged to attend a meeting of any committees that is of interest to them. Meeting dates can be found on the Calendar section of this site.